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When you aren't sure if a message that appears to be from PayPal is really from us, don't click on any links, call any listed phone numbers, or download attachments. Forward the entire email to phishing@paypal.com and delete it from your inbox.
How do I spot a fake, fraudulent, or phishing PayPal email or website? If you receive a message and are unsure it’s really from PayPal, check to see if it does any of the following: Uses impersonal, generic greetings, such as “Dear user” or “Dear [your email address].”
The PayPal confirmation scam is a type of phishing attack where scammers send fake emails pretending to be from PayPal. The emails look identical to real PayPal notifications and claim you made a purchase or subscription.
If you believe you've received a phishing email, follow these steps right away: Forward the entire email to phishing@paypal.com. Do not alter the subject line or forward the message as an attachment. Delete the suspicious email from your email account. We'll look into it and email you a response to let you know if it is indeed fraudulent.
Learn some of the signs to help you spot a fake PayPal email. We typically use email to get in touch with our customers about their PayPal and Venmo accounts. However, we know scammers often use email as a way to compromise your account.
To report a suspicious email or website, forward it to phishing@paypal.com and we’ll investigate it for you. After you send us the email, delete it from your inbox. To learn more about online safety, visit our Security Center.
Beware of PayPal scams: watch out for fake links, unknown attachments, impersonal greetings, false urgency, and common scams. Report to phishing@paypal.com.
Avoid PayPal phishing scams by not clicking on suspicious emails, links, or attachments. Report concerns to phishing@paypal.com and check the Security Centre.
This prolific scam starts with a fake Service@PayPal.com email about an unpaid invoice or payment review. If recipients call the provided number, scammers posing as PayPal agents will steal login credentials, financial account details, and money through granted remote computer access.
You receive a fake invoice or money request by email, designed to look like a real PayPal email. These scams are trying to trick you into sending money to a fraudster or providing your personal or financial details to them.